Mädchen Amick
Known for: Acting
Mädchen Amick (born December 12, 1970) is an American actress who rose to prominence in the early 1990s. Her name "Mädchen" means "girl" in German, though she was born in Sparks, Nevada. Her most iconic role came in 1990 when David Lynch cast her as Shelly Johnson in the cult classic series "Twin Peaks." The waitress character became one of the show's most beloved roles, and Amick's performance helped launch her career. She appeared in both the original series (1990-1991) and the 2017 revival. Notable Works: "Twin Peaks" (1990-1991, 2017) as Shelly Johnson "Gilmore Girls" (2002-2003) as Sherry Tinsdale "ER" (2004-2005) as Wendall Meade "Witches of East End" (2013-2014) as Wendy Beauchamp "Riverdale" (2017-present) as Alice Cooper "American Horror Story: 1984" (2019) "Sleepwalkers" (1992) "Dream Lover" (1993) "Trapped in Paradise" (1994) She married David Alexis in 1992, and they have two children: Sylvester Time Alexis (born 1992) Mina Tobias Alexis (born 1993) She has been open about mental health awareness and advocacy, particularly after her daughter was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. She works to reduce stigma around mental health conditions and promote better understanding and support.
Filmography
Series
Law & Order
Alissa Goodwyn
1990
Series
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Self - Guest
2009
Series
American Horror Story
Mrs. Ellison
2011
Series
Psych
Jacqueline Medeiros
2006
Series
Mad Men
Andrea Rhodes
2007
Series
Gilmore Girls
Sherry Tinsdale
2000
Series
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Teenage Girl
1987
Series
Gossip Girl
Catherine Beaton
2007
Series
Twin Peaks
Shelly Johnson
1990
Series
Twin Peaks
Shelly
1990
Series
Twin Peaks
Shelly Briggs
1990
Series
Riverdale
Alice Cooper
2017
Series
ER
Wendall Meade
1994
Series
Californication
Janie Jones
2007
Series
Damages
Danielle Marchetti
2007
Series
White Collar
Selena Thomas
2009
Series
Dawson's Creek
Nicole Kennedy
1998
Series
Baywatch
Laurie Harris
1989
Series
Longmire
Deena
2012
Series
Longmire
2012
Series
In Plain Sight
Susan Campbell
2008
Series
WIRED's Autocomplete Interviews
Self - Guest
2016
Series
Joey
Sara
2004
Series
Brilliant Minds
Alicia Ramati
2024
Series
Shark
Gina Romero
2006
Series
Fallen Angels
Trina
1993
Series
Ed
Celeste 'CeCe' Royce
2000
Series
Witches of East End
Wendy Beauchamp
2013
Series
Love
Mom
2016
Film
Priest
Shannon Pace
2011
Film
Dream Lover
Lena Mathers
1993
Film
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me
Shelly Johnson
1992
Series
Ringer
Greer Sheridan
2011
Series
Kidnapped
Vivian Guttman
2006
Series
Fantasy Island
Ariel
1998
Series
Political Animals
Mindy Meyers
2012
Series
Freddie
Allison
2005
Film
Sleepwalkers
Tanya Robertson
1992
Series
Central Park West
Carrie Fairchild
1995
Film
Twin Peaks
Shelly Johnson
1989
Series
My Own Worst Enemy
Angie Spivey
2008
Series
Queens Supreme
Lisa Salinger
2003
Series
Viva Laughlin
Natalie Holden
2007
Film
Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces
Shelly Johnson
2014
Film
The Borrower
Megan
1991
Film
I'm Dangerous Tonight
Amy
1990
Film
Trapped in Paradise
Sarah Collins
1994
Film
Don't Tell Her It's Me
Mandy
1990
Film
Baywatch: Panic at Malibu Pier
Laurie
1989
Film
Wounded
Julie Clayton
1997
Film
Pleading Guilty
Brushy
2010
Film
Jury Duty: The Comedy
Miss Doddsworth
1990
Film
For the Very First Time
Rhonda
1991
Film
Love, Cheat & Steal
Lauren Harrington
1993
Film
The Rats
Susan Costello
2002
Film
Scenes of the Crime
Carmen
2002
Film
The Courtyard
Lauren
1995
Film
Bombshell
Angeline
1997
Film
Secrets from Another Place: Creating Twin Peaks
Self
2007
Film
Four Corners of Suburbia
Rachel Samson
2005
Film
Heartless
Annie O'Keefe
1997
Film
Making I'm Dangerous Tonight
Herself
2022
Film
The List
Gabrielle Mitchell
2000
Postcards From The Cast
Self
2001
Film
The Hunted
Samantha Clark
1998
Film
Hangman
Grace Mitchell
2001
Film
Twin Peaks: The Phenomenon
Self
2017
Film
Psychopath
Rachel Dwyer
1998
Film
Unanswered Prayers
Ava Andersson
2010
Film
Global Effect
Dr. Sera Levitt
2002
Film
Lies and Deception
Jean Brooks
2005
Film
Mr. Rock n Roll: The Alan Freed Story
Jackie McCoy
1999
Film
Reflections on the Phenomenon of Twin Peaks
Self
2001
Film
French Exit
Zina
1995
Film
A Slice of Lynch
Self
2007